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’ a ballad starts with a piano and a string quartet

flugel horn and serpent

When God speaks people listen

this set from the quintet’s original tour supporting ‘Images and Words’ showcases one of Dream Theater’s earliest live recorded performances

John Bonham

Pretty Hate Machine (Vinyl) LimitedStock ’ a ballad starts withDebut studio album by the industrial rock band, originally released in October 1989. The album, which features a heavily synth driven electronic sound blended with industrial and rock elements, bears little resemblance to the band's subsequent work. Conversely, much like the band's later work, the album's lyrics contain themes of angst, betrayal, and lovesickness. The record was promoted with the singles 'Down in It', 'Head Like a Hole', and 'Sin'.